10+ Best Basil Pesto Recipes

Pesto recipes are extremely versatile but basic pesto recipes typically have basil, cheese, oil, nuts, and of course, garlic! One of my personal favorites is classic basil pesto and it is delicious on pasta, meat dishes, you name it.

Here are 10+ best basil pesto recipes that are simply delicious and it’s a challenge choosing the best one! Please SHARE these top basil pesto recipes and if we missed your favorite basil pesto recipe, add it to this list!

This is one of the best basil pesto recipes you'll ever find but it is more than a recipe. It's also a tutorial for making the best basil pesto that suits your taste. Basil, spinach, romano cheese, parmesan cheese, it's all about choosing the ingredients you love. Get the recipe.

I personally love basil pesto recipes with fresh lemon and this pesto recipe is easy to get excited about because it's so good. You'll want to enjoy with sandwiches, pasta, mashed potatoes, and so many other great foods. Get the recipe.

I love this photo and recipe because it captures the true essence of making authentic pesto with a mortar and pestle like ancient Romans did when making moretum. Moretum was made by crushing cheese, garlic, and herbs into a paste and is said to be the precursor to modern pesto sauces. Get the recipe.